One of the features of retirements accounts is that you have the ability to borrow against them. And, increasingly, Americans are turning to their 401k retirement accounts for money. Emergencies like job loss, unexpected medical problems and other economic troubles are causing Americans to consider taking money from their retirement accounts in order to smooth […]
My sister is a little worried. She completed the economic stimulus payment calculator and found that her family should expect $1,200 for her tax rebate. After looking at the economic stimulus payment schedule, she discovered that she should have received her stimulus payment, via direct deposit, just over three weeks ago.
So, she went to the […]
With worries about a recession coming in the midst of higher oil prices, it has come to my attention that my 5 tips for saving money on gas is missing something: Prayer. That’s right. We should be praying for lower gas prices. The Baltimore Sun has this story about one man’s quest to get God […]
Unlike a gas tax holiday, here is something that might really help you in terms of saving money on gas: Rebates from credit card companies.
My Money Blog has a review of credit cards that offer gas rebates. Just make sure you follow the basic rules of responsible credit card spending and pay off your balances […]
I’ve been thinking a lot about “economic stimulus” and the tax rebate. The tax rebate, especially, was brought to my attention on Friday when the announcement was made that direct deposit tax rebate payments will start today — ahead of schedule. Tax rebate time will continue through July, depending on when you filed your tax […]
One of the pet peeves I have about the debate over universal health care is this argument: “If we socialize health care, where will it end?” As if health care would be the first socialized institution in our country.
Our education system, police force, and even our mail system is socialized. When you look around and […]
One of the things I am constantly asked is whether it is time to get out of the stock market. Since, over the long haul, the stock market usually manages to come out ahead, I say. “No.”
But there is a qualification. Look at your investment portfolio and make sure that you are investing in companies […]
Just thought I’d share a link that offers some tips for surviving a recession.
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Today is B5 Business Channel Promo Day. All sorts of great business and personal finance advice to be had over at the post: You Say You Want a Resolution.
Now is the time to start thinking about next year: making plans and figuring out what you could do better. This is as true in your personal […]
Today is the B5 Business Channel Theme Day. As the end of year approaches, we focus on “Wrapping It Up.” At Yielding Wealth, the focus is on reviewing your personal finances. But head on over to Home Biz Notes to read the other posts on Wrapping It Up.
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